HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-07 Liquor Commission Minutes HiloCOUNTY OF HAWAI`I
DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL
LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES — MARCH 7, 2024
HILO LAGOON CENTRE
101 AU PU N I STREET, UNIT 230
H I LO, HAWAI `I
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Nishimoto at 10:00 A.M., in the Hilo
Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street,
Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
The following were present and constituted a quorum:
Commissioners: Laurisa Nishimoto, Chair
Wil Okabe, Vice Chair
Doug Espejo, Commissioner
David Greenwell, Commissioner
Ronald Ibarra, Commissioner
Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner
Jennifer Wilkinson, Commissioner
Jennifer Yadao, Commissioner
Absent and Excused: Gerald Takase, Director
Others Present: Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer
Dakota `Cody' Frenz, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Officer
Hau`oli Sayles, Commission Secretary
Nishimoto: Please silence phones and other devices. This meeting is being recorded,
so speak loud and clear and one at a time. We will now do roll call, please say present
when your name is called.
Sayles: Vice Chair Okabe.
Okabe: Present.
Sayles: Commissioner Espejo.
Espejo: Present.
Sayles: Commissioner Greenwell.
Greenwell: Present.
Sayles: Commissioner Ibarra.
Ibarra: Present.
Sayles: Commissioner Taniguchi.
Taniguchi: Present.
Sayles: Commissioner Wilkinson.
Wilkinson: Present.
Sayles: Commissioner Yadao.
Yadao: Present.
Sayles: Chair Nishimoto.
Nishimoto: Present.
Sayles: Absent and excused today is Director Gerald Takase. Others present are
Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez, Deputy Corporation Counsel Cody Frenz,
Licensing Officer Stacie Waltjen, and Commission Secretary Hau`oli Sayles.
II. Approval of Minutes— February 1, 2024 (10:01AM)
Nishimoto: The February 1, 2024, meeting minutes were circulated via email on
March 1, 2024. May I have a motion to approve meeting minutes as circulated?
Okabe: Okabe, so moved.
Greenwell: Greenwell, second.
Commissioner Okabe moved to approve the February 1,
2024, Liquor Commission meeting minutes as circulated;
Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell.
Nishimoto: Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: All those in favor say "Aye."
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The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Okay, minutes have been approved as circulated.
The motion was carried unanimously.
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda (10:02 AM)
Nishimoto: We have an Addendum to the agenda. Pursuant to Section 92-7, Hawaii
Revised Statutes, as amended, Item No. 1 is the proposed amendment to the agenda
and has been determined not to be of major significance, nor does it affect a significant
number of persons, and is proposed for placement on the agenda by two-thirds vote of
the Commission.
1. ADD New Business, Item Nos. 1(e) and 1(f):
1. Change in Officers / Directors Submitted for Approval
e. Longs Drug Stores California, L.L.C., dba Longs Drugs #9936
(Keauhou), dba Longs Drugs #9620 (Kilauea), dba Longs Drugs
#9249 (Lanihau), dba Longs Drugs #9227 (Puainako), dba Longs
Drugs #7098 (Pahoa), dba Longs Drugs #6870 (Keaau), dba Longs
Drugs #2406 (Waimea), approval of Change in Officers as follows:
• Removal of Jeffrey Clark, Assistant Treasurer; and Linda Cimbron,
Assistant Secretary;
• Appointment of Joshua Cole, as Assistant Treasurer; Kevin Dehner,
as Assistant Secretary; and Joshua Smith, as Assistant Secretary;
• Personal History and Affidavits for Joshua Cole, Assistant Treasurer;
Kevin Dehner, Assistant Secretary; and Joshua Smith, Assistant
Secretary;
effective February 1, 2024, by form received February 9, 2024; of
its Retail General liquor licenses, for all Hawaii Island store locations.
f. Regal Cinemas, Inc., dba Regal Keauhou Stadium 7, dba Regal
Prince Kuhio 9, approval of Change in Officers / Directors as follows:
• Removal of Matthew Eyre, Secretary and Director;
• Appointment of Herbert Sanger, as Secretary;
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• Change in Title of Todd Boruff, from Vice President and Assistant
Secretary; to President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Director;
• Change in Title of Tal Soudry, from President, Chief Financial Officer
(CFO), Treasurer, and Director; to Treasurer and Chief Financial
Officer (CFO);
• Change in Title of John Curry, from Vice President and Associate
Treasurer; to Vice President and Director;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Herbert Sanger, Secretary;
effective December 7, 2023) by form received February 29, 2024;
of its Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor licenses, Category B1, for
both Hawaii Island locations.
Nishimoto: May I have a motion to approve the addendum?
Ibarra: Ibarra, I move to approve the addendum to the agenda, as it is not to be of
major significance, nor does it affect a significant number of persons.
Nishimoto: Thank you, may I have a second?
Okabe: Okabe, second.
Commissioner Ibarra moved to approve the
addendum; Seconded by Commissioner Okabe.
Nishimoto: Any discussion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Now, we will take a ro I I call vote.
Sayles: Vice Chair Okabe.
Okabe: Approve.
Sayles: Commissioner Espejo.
Espejo: Aye.
Sayles: Commissioner Greenwell.
Greenwell: Aye.
Sayles: Commissioner Ibarra.
Ibarra: Aye.
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Sayles: Commissioner Taniguchi.
Taniguchi: Aye.
Sayles: Commissioner Wilkinson.
Wilkinson: Aye.
Sayles: Commissioner Yadao.
Yadao: Aye.
Sayles: Chair Nishimoto.
Nishimoto: Aye.
Sayles: Madame Chair, you have eight (8) "Ayes".
The motion was carried unanimously.
Nishimoto: It has been passed by unanimous vote to add the addendum.
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items (10:05 AM)
Nishimoto: Any public statements from members at this time?
There were no statements from members of the public.
V. Public Hearings (10:06 AM)
Changed the Order of Business: The following item was skipped.
1. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
(10:06 AM) TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
T23-14
Bella Pacific Properties LLC
Hilo Town Tavern
168 Keawe Street, Hilo, H awa i i
2-3-006:007
Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B2, currently held by
The Other Bar LLC, dba Hilo Town Tavern
Peter Berghuis, and Carol Berghuis, Co -owners, were NOT YET present.
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Nishimoto: We are going to skip the first one as they are on their way, so we will return
to that one later.
2. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
(10:06 AM) TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
T23-17
RMG Waikoloa, LLC
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach
Drive, Suite 1010, Waikoloa, Hawaii
6-9-008:017
Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B1, currently held by
Mac Acquisition of Hawaii LLC, dba
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Jasylynn Lorenzo, General Manager, was present.
Nishimoto: Thank you for coming, can you please state your name and your
relationship to the business?
Lorenzo: Jasylynn Lorenzo, General Manager.
Nishimoto: Could you describe the business, please.
Lorenzo: We're located in Waikoloa at the Queens' Shops, it is an Italian restaurant.
Nishimoto: Have you received the application report?
Lorenzo: I believe so, yes.
Nishimoto: Are there any changes to the report?
Lorenzo: No.
Nishimoto: Director, are there any reports of protests?
Gonzalez: Chairperson, this is a sale and transfer, so mailed notices are not required,
only publication in the newspaper. Publication was made in the West Hawaii Today on
Saturday, February 10, 2024. We have received no protests to this application.
Nishimoto: Is there any public testimony?
There was no public testimony.
Nishimoto: Commission, is there any discussion or questions?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
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Nishimoto: Seeing that there are none, may I have a motion to close the public
hearing?
Greenwell: Greenwell, I'll make the motion to close the public hearing.
Wilkinson: Wilkinson, second.
Commissioner Greenwell moved to close the public
hearing; Seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.
Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Nishimoto: May I have a motion to approve or deny Application No. T23-17, pending
final inspection?
Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, so moved to approve.
Greenwell: Greenwell, second.
Commissioner Wilkinson moved to approve Application No.
T23-17, RMG Waikoloa, LLC, dba Romano's Macaroni Grill, for
a Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B1, currently held by Mac Acquisition of Hawaii LLC,
dba Romano's Macaroni Grill„ located at Queens' MarketPlace,
69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite 1010, Waikoloa, Hawaii,
TMK: 6-9-008:017, pending final inspection; Seconded by
Commissioner Greenwell.
Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Seeing there are none, let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye."
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The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: It has been approved, thank you very much.
The motion was carried unanimously.
VI. Preliminary Hearings (10:10 AM)
1. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
(10:10 AM) TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
23-13
Volume Services, Inc.
Sodexo Live! - Hilo
Hilo International Airport, 2450 Kekuanao`a
Street, Bldg. 307, Room 145B, Hilo, Hawaii
2-1-012-009-0048
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category A
Robert Ichikawa, Esq., Authorized Agent, and Jamie Powell, General
Manager, were present.
Nishimoto: Good morning, could you please state your name and relationship to the
business.
Ichikawa: Good morning, Chair Nishimoto, Commissioners, my name is Robert
Ichikawa, representing Volume Services, Inc., doing business as Sodexo Live! — Hilo.
To my right is Jamie Powell, who's the General Manager.
Nishimoto: Could you please describe the business.
Ichikawa: Yes, it's located at the Hilo International Airport, and Jamie can quickly
describe some of the services.
Powell: We're just providing food and liquor to the passengers in the airport, so we
have a little unit set up in there. Cold grab-n-go salads, sandwiches, chips, drinks,
non-alcoholic, and alcoholic.
Nishimoto: Have you received the application report?
Ichikawa: We have.
Nishimoto: Are there any changes to the report?
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Ichikawa: No changes to the report, thank you.
Nishimoto: Any public testimony?
There was no public testimony.
Nishimoto: Seeing that there are none at this time, moving onto Commission, is there
any discussion or questions?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: If not, may I have a motion to approve or deny Application No. 23-13?
If approved, public hearing to be held on May 2, 2024 in Hilo.
Greenwell: This is Greenwell, I'll make the motion to approve Application No. 23-13,
with the public hearing to be held May 2, 2024, in Hilo.
Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, second.
Commissioner Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 23-13,
Volume Services, Inc., dba Sodexo Live! - Hilo, for an Original
Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at the Hilo
International Airport, 2450 Kekuanao`a Street, Bldg. 307, Room 145B,
Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-1-012-009-0048, with public hearing to be held
on May 2, 2024, in Hilo, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner
Wilkinson.
Nishimoto: Thank you. Is there any discussion on the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Seeing that there are none, let's take a vote, all those in favor, "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Nishimoto: May I have a motion to ratify issuance of a Temporary License No.
T-REST-G-1028, effective March 1, 2024?
Ibarra: Ibarra, so moved.
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Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, second.
Commissioner Ibarra moved to ratify issuance of
Temporary License No. T-REST-G-1028, effective
March 1, 2024; Seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.
Nishimoto: Any discussion on the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Okay, let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Okay, so it has been approved in the issuance of a temporary license,
thank you very much.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Ichikawa: Thank you, and we also would like to thank the Department for all their hard
work on this application, thank you.
Nishimoto: Thank you very much.
2. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
(10:12 AM) TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
23-16
4K Hawaii Pacific LLC
4K Yakiniku Bar & Grill
Waikoloa Plaza, 68-1820 Waikoloa Road,
#E104, Waikoloa, Hawaii
6-8-003:015
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2
Kien Aveiro, Cheyne Gambill, Co -owners, and Miho Yoneyama,
Authorized Representative, were present.
Nishimoto: Good morning, could you please state your name and relationship to the
business.
Aveiro: My name is Kien Aveiro, and I'm part owner. This is my brother, Cheyne Kaleo
Gambill, also part owner.
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Nishimoto: Can you describe the business, please?
Aveiro: Yes, we're opening a new restaurant in the Waikoloa Shopping Center as a
Korean barbecue.
Nishimoto: Have you received the application report?
Aveiro: Yes.
Nishimoto: Are there any changes to the report?
Aveiro: No.
Nishimoto: Any public testimony?
There was no public testimony.
Nishimoto: Commission, any discussion or questions?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Moving on then, may I have a motion to approve or deny Application No.
23-16? If approved, public hearing to be held May 2, 2024, in Hilo.
Okabe: Okabe, move to approve.
Greenwell: I'll second.
Commissioner Okabe moved to approve Application No. 23-16,
4K Hawaii Pacific LLC, dba 4K Yakiniku Bar & Grill, for an Original
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the
Waikoloa Plaza, 68-1820 Waikoloa Road, #E104, Waikoloa, Hawaii,
TMK: 6-8-003:015, with public hearing to be held on May 2, 2024,
in Hilo, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell.
Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Okay, all those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
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The motion was carried unanimously.
Gonzalez: Chair, just to make sure, is Miho Yoneyama your authorized rep
(representative)? She's here today.
Aveiro: Yes, she is.
Gonzalez: Okay, just double checking, I wanted to make that clear on the record.
Thank you, guys.
Aveiro: Thank you guys, thank you for your time.
3. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
(10: 14 AM) TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
T23-20
Ka La Corporation
Plantation Market
55-515 Hawi Road, Building #1, Hawi, Hawaii
5-5-015:025
Sale and Transfer of the Retail General liquor
license, currently held by M. Nakahara Stores,
Ltd., dba M. Nakahara Stores, Ltd.
Jaycob Chilton, Co-owner, was present.
Nishimoto: Good morning, can you please state your name and relationship to the
business.
Chilton: Good morning, my name is Jaycob Chilton, and I am the corporate secretary
and treasurer for Ka La Corporation, and the General Manager for Plantation Market.
Nishimoto: Can you please describe your business?
Chilton: Plantation Market is located in Hawi, North Kohala, and it's a neighborhood
convenience store and grocery store.
Nishimoto: Have you received the application report?
Chilton: Yes.
Nishimoto: Are there any changes to the report?
Chilton: No.
Nishimoto: Any public testimony?
There was no public testimony.
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Nishimoto: Commission, any discussion or questions?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Alright, if not, may I have a motion to approve or deny Application No.
T23-20? If approved, public hearing to be held April 4, 2024, in Kona.
Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, move to approve Application No. T23-20.
If approved, public hearing to be held on April 4, 2024, in Kona.
Greenwell: Greenwell, second.
Commissioner Wilkinson moved to approve Application No. T23-20,
Ka La Corporation, dba Plantation Market, for a Sale and Transfer
of the Retail General liquor license, currently held by M. Nakahara
Stores, Ltd., dba M. Nakahara Stores, Ltd., located at 55-515 Hawi
Road, Building #1, Hawi, Hawaii, TMK: 5-5-015:025, with public
hearing to be held on April 4, 2024, in Kona, Hawaii;
Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell.
Nishimoto: Any discussion on the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: All those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Okay, so your application has been approved, thank you very much.
4.
(10:16 AM)
The motion was carried unanimously.
APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
T23-21
CK Foods, Inc.
Eunice Lounge & Bar
200 Kanoelehua Avenue, Space No. 106,
Hilo, Hawaii
2-2-032:095
Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor
license, Category B2, C, and D, currently held
by Oriental Garden, LLC, dba Club Rose
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Sang "Daniel" Yoon, and Chong Yoon, Co -owners, were present.
Nishimoto: Welcome, could you please state your name and relationship to the
business.
Yoon (Chong): My name is Chong Yoon.
Nishimoto: And you are?
Yoon (Sang): My name is Sang Yoon.
Nishimoto: So, Daniel is not here?
Yoon (Sang): Yes, Daniel is my English name.
Nishimoto: Okay, so you're Daniel Yoon. Alright, could you please describe your
business?
Yoon (Chong): We will do bar and restaurant, yes.
Gonzalez: What are you guys going to do?
Yoon (Chong): Serving customers pupus, and Korean food.
Nishimoto: Have you received the application report?
Yoon (Sang): Yes, we have.
Nishimoto: Okay alright, and no changes?
Yoon (Chong): No changes.
Nishimoto: Any public testimony?
There was no public testimony.
Nishimoto: Commission, any discussion or questions?
Taniguchi: I have a question for Brandon, because I was reading here, it says that the
applicant is not going to plan to use Category C, but is that all-inclusive?
Gonzalez: Commissioner Taniguchi, it's a sale and transfer, so the current license is a
Category B2, C, and D.
Taniguchi: So, we're approving all?
Gonzalez: So, we're approving the sale and transfer of the license as is.
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Taniguchi: Okay.
Gonzalez: But they were straight forward with us saying that their current intentions is
not to do the C portion.
Taniguchi: But is it possible for them to just go B, D, in the future?
Gonzalez: In the future, yes, they would notify us about it.
Taniguchi: Okay, that was basically it, thanks.
Nishimoto: Okay, any other questions, discussion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Okay, if not, may I have a motion to approve or deny Application No.
T23-21 ? If approved, public hearing to be held on May 2, 2024, in Hilo.
Okabe: Okabe, motion to approve Application No. T23-21. If approved, to be held
May 2, 2024, in Hilo.
Nishimoto: May I have a second?
Greenwell: Second.
Commissioner Okabe moved to approve Application No. T23-21,
CK Foods, Inc., dba Eunice Lounge & Bar, for a Sale and Transfer
of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, C, and D,
currently held by Oriental Garden, LLC, dba Club Rose, located
at 200 Kanoelehua Avenue, Space No. 106, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK:
2-2-032:095, with public hearing to be held on May 2, 2024, in Hilo,
Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell.
Nishimoto: Thank you, any discussion on the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Alright, let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
The motion was carried unanimously.
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Nishimoto: May I have a motion to ratify the issuance of a temporary license no.
T-DG-048, effective February 16, 2024?
Taniguchi: So moved, Taniguchi.
Okabe: Okabe, second.
Commissioner Taniguchi moved to ratify issuance of
Temporary License No. T-DG-048, effective February 16, 2024;
Seconded by Commissioner Okabe.
Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion? Yes?
Greenwell: What does "DG" mean?
Gonzalez: It's a designation of Dispenser General.
Nishimoto: Alright, let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Alright, your issuance of the temporary license has been approved, thank
you very much.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Gonzalez: Good luck. So, your target opening date is now?
Yoon (Chong): Still, we renovate.
Yoon (Sang): Almost done, by next week Saturday, 1-2 weeks.
671
(10:20 AM)
APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
T23-22
Dragonfly Hospitality Group, LLC
Kenichi Pacific
Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Drive,
Suite D-125, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-8-010:040
Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B2, currently held
by Kenichi Pacific, Inc., dba Kenichi Pacific
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Christopher Massella, and Jorden Johnson, Co -owners, were present.
Nishimoto: Welcome, could you please state your name and relationship to the
business.
Massella: Thank you, yes, my name is Christopher Massella, owner.
Johnson: Jorden Johnson, owner.
Nishimoto: Alright, could you please describe your business.
Massella: We're a Japanese sushi restaurant.
Nishimoto: Have you received the application report?
Massella: Yes.
Nishimoto: Are there any changes to the report?
Massella: Not at the moment, no.
Nishimoto: Any public testimony?
There was no public testimony.
Nishimoto: Commissioners, discussion, questions?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Seeing there are none, may I have a motion to approve or deny Application
No. T23-22? If approved, public hearing to be held April 4, 2024, in Kona.
Ibarra: This is Commissioner Ibarra, so move to approve.
Nishimoto: May I have a second?
Yadao: Second.
Commissioner Ibarra moved to approve Application No. T23-22,
Dragonfly Hospitality Group, LLC, dba Kenichi Pacific, for a Sale
and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2,
currently held by Kenichi Pacific, Inc., dba Kenichi Pacific, located
at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ah'i Drive, Suite D-125,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-8-010:040, with public hearing to be
held on April 4, 2024, in Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner
Yadao.
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Nishimoto: Any discussion on the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Your application has been approved, and we'll see you on April 4t", thank
you very much.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Nishimoto: Okay, we're going to go back to Agenda No. V, Public Hearing, Item No. 1.
Change Order of Business -Returned to the skipped item.
V. Public Hearings (10:22 AM)
1. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
(10:22 AM) TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
T23-14
Bella Pacific Properties LLC
Hilo Town Tavern
168 Keawe Street, Hilo, H awa i i
2-3-006:007
Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B2, currently held by
The Other Bar LLC, dba Hilo Town Tavern
Peter Berghuis, and Carol Berghuis, Co -owners, were present.
Nishimoto: Welcome, please state your name and relationship to the business.
Berghuis (Carol): Carol Berghuis, member of the corporation.
Berghuis (Peter): Peter Berghuis, member of the corporation.
Nishimoto: Could you please describe your business.
Berghuis (Peter): It's a restaurant bar located in downtown Hilo, a music venue,
a meeting place, and general local tavern.
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Nishimoto: Have you received the application report?
Berghuis (Carol): Yes.
Nishimoto: Are there any changes to the report?
Berghuis (Carol): No.
Nishimoto: Director, are there any reports of protests?
Gonzalez: Chairperson, this is a sale and transfer, so mailed notices we not required,
only publication in a newspaper of general circulation. Publication was made in the
Hawaii Tribune Herald on Sunday, February 11, 2024. There are no protests to this
application.
Nishimoto: Okay, thank you. Any public testimony?
There was no public testimony.
Nishimoto: Commission, any discussion or questions?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: If not, may I have a motion to close the public hearing?
Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, so moved.
Greenwell: Greenwell, second.
Commissioner Wilkinson moved to close the public
hearing; Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell.
Nishimoto: Is there a discussion of the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: So, the public hearing has been closed.
The motion was carried unanimously.
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Nishimoto: May I have a motion to approve or deny Application No. T23-14, pending
final inspection?
Okabe: Okabe, move to approve, pending final inspection.
Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, second.
Commissioner Okabe moved to approve Application No. T23-14,
Bella Pacific Properties LLC, dba Hilo Town Tavern, for a Sale
and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2,
currently held by The Other Bar LLC, dba Hilo Town Tavern, located
at 168 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-3-006:007, pending final
inspection; Seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.
Nishimoto: Is there a discussion on the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Alright, let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Alright, your application has been approved, pending final inspection, thank
you very much.
The motion was carried unanimously.
VII. Unfinished Business (10:25 AM)
At the Commission meeting on September 7, 2023, this matter was
continued to March 7, 2024.
1. Hawaiian Food Services Group L.L.C., dba Kaimu Korner Store,
approval of proposed Change in Members to the LLC as follows:
(10:25 AM)
• Removal/withdrawal of Zion Timshel, Member;
• Admission of Michael Silva, as Member;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Michael Silva, Member;
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effective August 14, 2023) by form received August 22, 2023; of its Retail
General liquor license no. RG-715; located at 12-5032 Pahoa Kalapana
Road, Pahoa, Hawaii.
Nishimoto: Can I have a motion to approve?
Gonzalez: Chairperson, thank you for the request for the motion, but just to give
the Commission a refresher on what happened at the last hearing, this matter was
continued. The statements and the Department's position was that if there are no
documents or anything else filed in this matter, then it would proceed, so as of today,
we have not received any further documentation regarding this matter. So, we feel
that the Commission can move forward with the documents that was submitted on
September 7, 2023, regarding the Change in Members. So, the summary of the
Change in Members, is the removal/withdrawal of Zion Timeshel, and the admission
of Michael Silva, as Member.
Nishimoto: Thank you for that explanation. May I have a motion to approve?
Okabe: Okabe, motion to approve.
Espejo: Espejo, second.
Commissioner Okabe moved to approve the proposed Change
in Members to the LLC as follows: Removal/withdrawal of
Zion Timshel, Member; Admission of Michael Silva, Member;
Personal History and Affidavit for Michael Silva, Member;
effective August 14, 20239 by form received August 22, 2023;
of its Retail General liquor license no. RG-715; located at
12-5032 Pahoa Kalapana Road, Pahoa, Hawaii; Seconded
by Commissioner Espejo.
Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion?
Wilkinson: Questions, I remember I had copious notes last time, so our licensee is
Michael Silva, right? Who's the current licensee?
Gonzalez: Hawaiian Food Services Group is the licensee, they are member -managed,
so on record right now as a member for that licensee is Zion Timshel, they're trying to
remove him and replace him with Michael Silva. So, that's how come the box is delete
Timshel, and add Silva.
Wilkinson: And, they have authority to do this?
Gonzalez: So that's what the dispute was, there's been no information or documents
submitted otherwise, and Mr. Silva was the previous controller and operator that
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transferred it to Mr. Timshel. So, the Department is comfortable with what is being
submitted.
Greenwell: Brandon?
Gonzalez: Yes, sir?
Greenwell: So, it's automatically reverting to Silva?
Gonzalez: It is not automatically, they have to get the Commission approval for it,
which is why they're submitting their documentation.
Greenwell: Well, I should take that back then, it's automatically coming before us
because no correspondence?
Gonzalez: Yes, it was before us because Mr. Silva has submitted the documentation
to notify us of the Change in Members that was controlling the licensee. We put it on
pause because there was a question raised about whether or not Zion was properly
notified by Silva, so that's a legal dispute separate from our thing. We gave Timshel
time and the opportunity to submit to us further information regarding that, he has not.
We gave him a heads up, we're going to move forward on our side of the liquor license,
if there's nothing to the contrary, and there hasn't been anything. So, does that answer
your question?
Greenwell: Okay, yes. Good.
Nishimoto: We're going to go in for a vote now, thank you for that discussion. Let's
take a vote, all in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Motion has been approved.
The motion was carried unanimously.
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VIII. New Business (10:29AM)
1. Change in Officers / Directors Submitted for Approval
(10:29 AM)a. Mauna Kea Resort LLC, dba Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, dba Mauna Kea
Market, dba The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, dba Plumeria Market,
approval of Change in Officers to Prince Resorts Hawaii, Inc.,
sole member of Mauna Kea Resort LLC, as follows:
• Change in Title of Yoshiki Kaneda, from Secretary and Director,
to Director (remove Secretary);
• Change in Title of Shigeki Yamane, from President, Vice President,
Treasurer, and Director, to President, Vice President, Secretary,
and Director (remove Treasurer, add Secretary);
• Appointment of Liane Sugimoto, as Treasurer and CFO
(Chief Financial Officer);
• Personal History and Affidavit for Liane Sugimoto, Treasurer
and CFO (Chief Financial Officer);
effective January 1, 2024) by form received February 2, 2024; of its Hotel
and Retail General liquor licenses, located at 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach
Drive, and 62-100 Kauna`oa Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii.
Nishimoto: May I have a motion to approve?
Greenwell: Greenwell makes a motion to approve.
Nishimoto: Second?
Taniguchi: Second, Taniguchi.
Commissioner Greenwell moved to approve the Change
in Officers to Prince Resorts Hawaii, Inc., sole member of
Mauna Kea Resort LLC, as follows: Change in Title of Yoshiki
Kaneda, from Secretary and Director, to Director (remove
Secretary); Change in Title of Shigeki Yamane, from President,
Vice President, Treasurer, and Director, to President, Vice
President, Secretary, and Director (remove Treasurer, add
Secretary); Appointment of Liane Sugimoto, as Treasurer and
CFO (Chief Financial Officer); Personal History and Affidavit
for Liane Sugimoto, Treasurer and CFO (Chief Financial
Officer); effective January 1, 2024, by form received February
29 2024; of its Hotel and Retail General liquor licenses, located
at 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, and 62-100 Kauna`oa Drive,
Kamuela, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi.
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Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: All those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Mauna Kea Resort has been approved.
The motion was carried unanimously.
b. MNS, Ltd., dba ABC Store #62, dba ABC Store #63, dba ABC Store
#71, dba ABC Store #75, dba Island Gourmet Markets, dba Aloha
Wine Bar, approval of Change in Officers/Directors as follows:
(10:30 AM)
• Removal of Paul Kosasa, Treasurer;
• Appointment of Doug Shimokawa, as Vice President and Director;
• Change in Title of Tracy Ide from Treasurer, Executive Vice President,
and Director, to Vice President and Director;
• Change in Title of Terri Min, from Executive Vice President and Director,
to Vice President and Director;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Doug Shimokawa, Vice President
and Director;
effective January 22, 2024, by form received February 16, 2024; of its
Retail General and Dispenser General liquor licenses, for all Hawaii
Island store locations.
Nishimoto: May I have a motion to approve?
Okabe: Okabe, motion to approve.
Nishimoto: A second?
Ibarra: Ibarra, second.
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Commissioner Okabe moved to approve the Change in Officers /
Directors as follows: Removal of Paul Kosasa, Treasurer;
Appointment of Doug Shimokawa, as Vice President and Director;
Change in Title of Tracy Ide from Treasurer, Executive Vice President,
and Director, to Vice President and Director; Change in Title of Terri
Min, from Executive Vice President and Director, to Vice President and
Director; Personal History and Affidavit for Doug Shimokawa, Vice
President and Director; effective January 22, 2024, by form received
February 16, 2024; of its Retail General and Dispenser General liquor
licenses, for all Hawaili Island store locations; Seconded by
Commissioner Ibarra.
Nishimoto: Any discussion on the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Let's take a vote. All those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: So, that has been approved.
The motion was carried unanimously.
C. DJ5050 Inc., dba Sunset Mini Mart, approval of Change in
Officers/Directors, and Application for Transfer of Stock as follows:
(10:31 AM)
• Election of Don Kim, as Vice President, effective November 27, 2023;
• Removal of Joon Kim, President, Secretary, and Director; appointment
of Jean Lee, as Vice President; and Change in Title of Don Kim, from
Vice President to President; effective February 10, 2024, by form
received February 20, 2024;
• 50% Stock Transfer from Joon Kim to Jean Lee, Vice President;
effective February 10, 2024, by form received February 27, 2024;
• Personal History and Affidavits for Don Kim, President; and Jean Lee,
Vice President;
of its Retail General liquor license, located at the Sunset Shopping Plaza,
77-6425 Kuakini Highway, C-101, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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Nishimoto: May I have a motion to approve?
Greenwell: Greenwell makes a motion to approve.
Nishimoto: Thank you, may I have a second?
Okabe: Okabe, second.
Commissioner Greenwell moved to approve the Change in
Officers/Directors, and Application for Transfer of Stock as
follows: Election of Don Kim, as Vice President, effective
November 27, 2023; Removal of Joon Kim, President,
Secretary, and Director; appointment of Jean Lee, as Vice
President; and Change in Title of Don Kim, from Vice President
to President; effective February 10, 2024, by form received
February 20, 2024; 50% Stock Transfer from Joon Kim to
Jean Lee, Vice President; effective February 10, 2024, by form
received February 27, 2024; Personal History and Affidavits for
Don Kim, President; and Jean Lee, Vice President; of its Retail
General liquor license, located at the Sunset Shopping Plaza,
77-6425 Kuakini Highway, C-101, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii;
Seconded by Commissioner Okabe.
Nishimoto: Any discussion on the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Let's take a vote. All those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: That has been approved for Change in Officers and Transfer of Stock.
The motion was carried unanimously.
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d. Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club,
Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., (Retail), approval of
Change in Officers/Directors as follows:
(10:31 AM)
• Change in Title of Jamie Weinstein, from Vice President,
Treasurer, and Director, to President and Director;
• Change in Title of Michael Breen, from Director, to Secretary,
Treasurer, and Director;
• Change in Title of Robert Reif, from Secretary and Director,
to Vice President and Director;
effective January 1, 2024) by form received February 29, 2024; of
its Retail General and Club liquor licenses, Category B2, located
at 72-250 Kukio Nui Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Nishimoto: May I have a motion to approve?
Okabe: Okabe, motion to approve.
Nishimoto: A second?
Ibarra: Second, Ibarra.
Commissioner Okabe moved to approve the Change in
Officers/Directors as follows: Change in Title of Jamie
Weinstein, from Vice President, Treasurer, and Director, to
President and Director; Change in Title of Michael Breen, from
Director, to Secretary, Treasurer, and Director; Change in Title
of Robert Reif, from Secretary and Director, to Vice President
and Director; effective January 1, 2024, by form received
February 29, 2024; of its Retail General and Club liquor
licenses, Category B2, located at 72-250 Ku ki `o Nui Drive,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Ibarra.
Nishimoto: Thank you, any discussion on the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
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Nishimoto: We have approved the Change in Officers with Kukio Golf and Beach Club.
The motion was carried unanimously.
ADDENDUM
e. Longs Drug Stores California, L.L.C., dba Longs Drugs #9936
(Keauhou), dba Longs Drugs #9620 (Kilauea), dba Longs Drugs
(10: 32 AM) #9249 (Lanihau), dba Longs Drugs #9227 (Puainako), dba Longs
Drugs #7098 (Pahoa), dba Longs Drugs #6870 (Keaau), dba Longs
Drugs #2406 (Waimea), approval of Change in Officers as follows:
• Removal of Jeffrey Clark, Assistant Treasurer; and Linda Cimbron,
Assistant Secretary;
• Appointment of Joshua Cole, as Assistant Treasurer; Kevin Dehner,
as Assistant Secretary; and Joshua Smith, as Assistant Secretary;
• Personal History and Affidavits for Joshua Cole, Assistant Treasurer;
Kevin Dehner, Assistant Secretary; and Joshua Smith, Assistant
Secretary;
effective February 1, 2024, by form received February 9, 2024; of
its Retail General liquor licenses, for all Hawaii Island store locations.
Newton Chu, Esq., Authorized Agent, was present.
Nishimoto: We have Mr. Newton Chu, here.
Chu: Good morning, everybody, members of the Commission, Newton Chu on behalf
of the licensee, I'm just happy to be here and to see you guys.
Nishimoto: Okay, thank you, we're happy to have you.
Chu: We were the late addition, and I wanted to just make sure we got on, thank you.
Nishimoto: Thank you very much, motion to approve?
Taniguchi: So moved, Taniguchi.
Nishimoto: Any second?
Espejo: Espejo, second.
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Commissioner Taniguchi moved to approve the Change
in Officers/Directors as follows: Removal of Jeffrey Clark,
Assistant Treasurer; and Linda Cimbron, Assistant Secretary;
Appointment of Joshua Cole, as Assistant Treasurer; Kevin
Dehner, as Assistant Secretary; and Joshua Smith, as
Assistant Secretary; Personal History and Affidavits for
Joshua Cole, Assistant Treasurer; Kevin Dehner, Assistant
Secretary, and Joshua Smith, Assistant Secretary; of its Retail
General liquor licenses, for all Hawaii Island store locations;
Seconded by Commissioner Espejo.
Nishimoto: Any discussion on the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Alright, there you go, thank you very much.
The motion was carried unanimously.
f. Regal Cinemas, Inc., dba Regal Keauhou Stadium 7, dba Regal
Prince Kuhio 9, approval of Change in Officers / Directors as follows:
(10:35 AM)
• Removal of Matthew Eyre, Secretary and Director;
• Appointment of Herbert Sanger, as Secretary;
• Change in Title of Todd Boruff, from Vice President and Assistant
Secretary; to President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Director;
• Change in Title of Tal Soudry, from President, Chief Financial Officer
(CFO), Treasurer, and Director; to Treasurer and Chief Financial
Officer (CFO);
• Change in Title of John Curry, from Vice President and Associate
Treasurer; to Vice President and Director;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Herbert Sanger, Secretary;
effective December 7, 2023) by form received February 29, 2024;
of its Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor licenses, Category B1, for
both Hawaii Island locations.
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Nishimoto: May I have a motion to approve?
Taniguchi: Move to approve, Taniguchi.
Nishimoto: May I have a second?
Greenwell: Greenwell, second.
Commissioner Taniguchi moved to approve the Change in
Officers/Directors as follows: Removal of Matthew Eyre, Secretary
and Director; Appointment of Herbert Sanger, as Secretary; Change
in Title of Todd Boruff, from Vice President and Assistant Secretary;
to President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Director; Change in
Title of Tal Soudry, from President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO),
Treasurer, and Director; to Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
(CFO); Change in Title of John Curry, from Vice President and
Associate Treasurer; to Vice President and Director; Personal
History and Affidavit for Herbert Sanger, Secretary; effective
December 7, 2023, by form received February 29, 2024; of its
Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor licenses, Category 131, for both
Hawaii Island locations; Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell.
Nishimoto: Thank you, any discussion of the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: All in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Alright, that has passed.
The motion was carried unanimously.
2. Permits Issued for Ratification (10:35 AM)
a. Outrigger Kona Resort LLC, dba Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa,
ratification of Application for Alteration Permit, for interior renovations
to Piko Coffee and Wine Bar, and the Holua Poolside Bar & Lounge,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 22, 2024, of its Hotel
liquor license, located at 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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b. Oriental Garden, LLC, dba Club Rose, ratification of request to transfer
liquor inventory to CK Foods, Inc., dba Eunice Lounge & Bar, approved
by Director Gerald Takase on February 22, 2024, of its Dispenser General
liquor license, Categories B2, C, and D, located at the Waiakea Square
Warehouse, 200 Kanoelehua Avenue, Space No. 106, Hilo, Hawaii.
C. Roberto Viernes, Solicitor, Lotus Spirits LLC, ratification of Application
for Solicitor's Permit, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 26,
2024, of its Wholesaler -General liquor license, located at 521 Ala Moana
Blvd, Pier 2, FTZ #9, Honolulu, Hawaii.
d. Doris Place LLC, dba Doris Place, ratificaton of Application for
Reduction in Licensed Premises, regarding its liquor storage area,
from 300 square feet to 80 square feet, approved by Director Gerald
Takase on February 6, 2024, of its Retail General liquor license,
located at 77-6108 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawaii.
Nishimoto: May I have a motion to ratify?
Greenwell: Motion to ratify, Greenwell.
Nishimoto: May I have a second?
Wilkinson: Wilkinson, second.
Commissioner Greenwell moved to ratify Permits Issued
for Ratification, Item Nos. 2(a) through 2(d), as stated in
the agenda; Seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.
Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Items 2(a) through 2(d) has been ratified.
The motion was carried unanimously.
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3. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
(10:36 AM) a. Island Hopper Pahoa LLC, dba Island Hopper Taproom, ratification
of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event
on March 16, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 2,
2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located
at The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 108,
Kamuela, Hawaii.
b. Kuleana Spirits, Inc., dba Kuleana Rum Shack, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on February 17,
2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 13, 2024, of its
Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B1, located at the
Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Spaces H5, H6
and H7, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
C. KBXtreme, LLC, dba KBXtreme, ratification of Application for Temporary
Increase in Licensed Premises, to include parking lot for a concert on
March 2, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 14,
2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located
at 75-5591 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Nishimoto: Any motion to ratify?
Okabe: Okabe, move to ratify.
Nishimoto: May I have a second?
Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, second.
Commissioner Okabe moved to ratify Temporary
Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification,
Item Nos. 3(a) through 3(c), as stated in the agenda;
Seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.
Nishimoto: Any discussion on the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
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Nishimoto: Motion has been approved.
The motion was carried unanimously.
4. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification (10:37 AM)
a. License No. SP-23-097, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art
Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on
February 17, 2024, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
b. License No. SP-23-098, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba
The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special General liquor license,
for an event on February 10, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
C. License No. SP-23-099, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The
Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
for an event on February 3, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
d. License No. SP-23-100, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The
Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
for an event on February 16, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
e. License No. SP-23-101, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The
Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
for an event on February 23, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
f. License No. SP-23-102, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu
Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
events on February 2, 7, 9, 10, 17, 25, 2024, held at 67-1186 Lindsey
Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
g. License No. SP-23-103, Waimea Country School, dba Waimea
Country School, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on
February 24, 2024, held at 65-1237 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
h. License No. SP-23-104, Donkey Mill Art Center, dba Donkey
Mill Art Center, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on
March 2, 2024, held at 78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawaii.
i. License No. SP-23-105, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha
Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on February
3 & 47 2024, held at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
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j. License No. SP-23-106, Ke Kai Ala Foundation, dba Ke Kai
Ala Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on
March 9, 2024, held at 74-5533 Loloku Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
k. License No. SP-23-107, Ke Kai Ala Foundation, dba Ke Kai
Ala Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on
March 9, 2024, held at 74-5599 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
I. License No. SP-23-108, Rotary Club of Hilo Bay, dba Rotary
Club of Hilo Bay, for a Special General liquor license, for an event
on February 11, 2024, held at421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
M. License No. SP-23-109, Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce,
dba Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, for a Special Beer
and Wine liquor license, for an event on February 22, 2024, held
at 1339 Kino`ole Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
n. License No. SP-23-110, Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, dba Penn
Hawaii Youth Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an
event on February 17, 2024, held at 777 Kino`ole Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
o. License No. SP-23-111, Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
for events on February 16-18, 23-25; March 1-3, 8-10, 2024,
held at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
P. License No. SP-23-113, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal
Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on
March 1, 27 87 97 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 2024, held at 16-111 `Opukaha`ia
Street, Kea`au, Hawaii.
q. License No. SP-23-114, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu
Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
events on March 1, 27 87 97 24, 29, 30, 2024, held at 67-1186 Lindsey
Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
r. License No. SP-23-115, Big Dreams Foundation, dba Big
Dreams Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on
February 24, 2024, held at 74-5612 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Nishimoto: Just a note, SP-23-112 has not yet been issued, motion to ratify?
Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, so moved.
Nishimoto: Can I have a second?
Ibarra: Second, Ibarra.
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Commissioner Wilkinson moved to ratify Special Licenses Issued
for Ratification, Item Nos. 4(a) through 4(r), License Nos. SP-23-097
through SP-23-111, AND SP-23-113 through SP-23-15, as stated in
the agenda; Seconded by Commissioner Ibarra.
Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: All those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Special Licenses 4(a) through 4(r) have been ratified.
The motion was carried unanimously.
5. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification (10:38 AM)
a. License No. TV-23-044, Holland America Line N.V., dba
Ms Noordam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on April 23, 2024.
Nishimoto: May I have a motion to ratify?
Greenwell: Greenwell makes the motion to ratify.
Nishimoto: Thank you, may I have a second?
Espejo: Espejo, second.
Commissioner Greenwell moved to ratify Transient Vessel License
Issued for Ratification, Item No. 5(a), License No. TV-23-044, as
stated in the agenda; Seconded by Commissioner Espejo.
Nishimoto: Any discussion on the motion?
There was no discussion by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye."
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The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Nishimoto: All those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by Commissioners.
Nishimoto: License No. TV-23-044, has been ratified.
The motion was carried unanimously.
IX. Announcements (10:38 AM)
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
April 4, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control,
Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
May 2, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
Ibarra: Today is my last meeting, I was already on a 3-month holdover, 3 months
longer than my 5-year term. But thank you all for your cooperation, it was a pleasure
working with this group. I must say, this is one of the happiest groups that I've had so
far on the Commissions, so thank you.
Nishimoto: Thank you very much, we're going to miss you.
X. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 A.M.
Ger Id Takase
ctor
The March 7, 2024 meeting minutes were approved as circulated, via email on
March 28, 2024, by the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii on April 4, 2024.
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